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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.28, 451.92 and 95.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.28, 451.92 and 95.86 is: 143.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.28 : 451.92 = 95.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.28/451.92 = 95.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.28x = 451.92 × 95.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.28x = 43,322.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,322.57/301.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.79

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